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#2010 of 3,192 schools in MI
Gt Norman Elementary School
Elementary School · Reed City Area Public Schools · Reed City, MI
A Reed City Area Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
338 WEST LINCOLN AVE, Reed City, MI 49677
- Math 32% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gt Norman Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gt Norman Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,093/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reed City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,829
Median home value
$122,900
Median rent
$713/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49677; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Academy Eagle VillageCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Reed City Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,577NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gt Norman Elementary School is listed in Reed City Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gt Norman Elementary School
Gt Norman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Reed City, MI, part of Reed City Area Public Schools, serving approximately 495 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,010 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gt Norman Elementary School
What grades does Gt Norman Elementary School serve?
Gt Norman Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Gt Norman Elementary School?
Gt Norman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gt Norman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gt Norman Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gt Norman Elementary School rank in MI?
Gt Norman Elementary School ranks #2,010 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gt Norman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gt Norman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gt Norman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gt Norman Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gt Norman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gt Norman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gt Norman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gt Norman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gt Norman Elementary School?
64.0% of students at Gt Norman Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Osceola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (231) 832-5548
- Area population (ZIP 49677)
- 7,286
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49677; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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